When is Purnima in February 2026? Check date, time, rituals and significance

Purnima is one of the most powerful and sacred day to offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and deity Chandrama. The day is dedicated to honor Lord Vishnu. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. On this auspicious day, people observe satyanarayan fast from dawn to dusk and break their fast in the evening after worshipping one of the most powerful manifestations of Lord Vishnu and offer arghya to Moon God. According to Hindu panchang, the Purnima tithi that falls in the month of January-February is known as Magha Purnima. Let's check out the correct date and time of this Purnima.

When is Magha Purnima in 2026?

Magha Purnima is going to be observed on February 1, 2026.

Magha Purnima 2026: Date and Time

Purnima Tithi Begins - February 1, 2026 - 05:52 AM

Purnima Tithi Ends - February 2, 2026 - 03:38 AM

Shukla Purnima Moonrise on Purnima Upavasa Day - February 1, 2026 - 05:26 PM

Magha Purnima 2026: Significance

Purnima is one of the most sacred day in Hindu religion and the day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. People offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and deity Chandrama on this sacred day. There are 12 Purnima observances in a year and Purnima falls every month. According to Gregorian Calendar, the Purnima that falls in the month of January-February is celebrated as Magha Purnima.

Magha Purnima 2026: Puja Rituals

• People wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath. As Purnima day is considered as the most sacred day so often people visit Ganga ghats to take a holy dip in Ganga river.
• Take a sankalp of observing fast from dawn to dusk.
• Some people consume only fruits, some take one time meal depending on their ability.
• Fasting on Purnima day is believed to purify your body, mind and soul.
• People perform satyanarayan puja and katha on this auspicious day.
• Satyanarayan puja can be performed in afternoon and evening time also.
• Take a wooden plank and place an idol of Lord Satyanarayan along with Lord Ganesha and Shree Yantra.
• Light a diya with desi ghee and first perform puja to Lord Ganesha then invoke the idol of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi by chanting mantras associated with them.
• Offer flowers and bhog prasad such as panjeeri and panchamrit.
• Recite Vishnu Sahasranama, Satyanarayan vrat katha to see the divine blessings.
• Offer arghya to the deity Moon and seek the blessings.
• After completing all the rituals, devotees can break their fast and eat anything they want except onion, garlic and meat.
• You can utilise this day for the manifestation by doing meditation.

Mantra

1. Om Namo Narayanaye..!!

2. Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!

3. Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Nrayanam Janaki Vallabham..!!4. Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!